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21/08/25

Daria Vlasenko, who fled Drinpto in with her mum and grandma in 2022, attended Harris Academy in , received excellent grades this morning.@PeckhamAcademyhttps://t.co/kddMgj6Vi6 pic.twitter.com/6FjGhzK5CV

21/08/25

Congratulations to our Year 11 students who have achieved excellent outcomes today! We are particularly pleased to have closed the attainment gap for our socio-economically disadvantaged students demonstrating the value of a Harris education: https://t.co/k4OsOZFLHA pic.twitter.com/7BrWbPfwjA

21/08/25

Good luck to all those in Peckham receiving their GCSE and BTEC results today. I know how much work and determination goes into getting here - wishing you every success in your next steps.

23/07/25

Delighted to have and as grantees in this round. Can’t wait to show you what we are able to do with this generous funding 🤩thank you so much 💐! https://t.co/6TekTodYN0

18/07/25

Read our Summer Insight magazine here: https://t.co/tmEHMC3dKn

18/07/25

We wish our students and families a wonderful summer break & look forward to welcoming our new students to the Harris family in September. Here's a short look at how amazing we all are! https://t.co/rGdT2TfCEd

18/07/25

Multicultural day was a beautiful celebration of who we are - vibrant, diverse and stronger together pic.twitter.com/85plaONitr

18/07/25

Year 8 students attended creative workshops run by Theatre Peckham. As well as developing their literacy and communication skills, students worked on a project which culminated in a play which they wrote and performed to an audience. We thank Peckham for hosting pic.twitter.com/kCUjRWBaBe

17/07/25

HAP Open Events pic.twitter.com/4eX0EVL8dy

17/07/25

HAP Open Events

17/07/25

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17/07/25

Calling all Year 6 parents! 🌞 Join the Little Fish Theatre Summer Programme 🐟 , July 28–Aug 8, 2025, @ Rye Oak Primary. This 10-day arts programme boosts confidence, friendships & problem-solving for kids nervous about secondary school. Limited spaces! Check the link below 🔽 pic.twitter.com/cKvVCUCHRr

17/07/25

Check out our open events! Don’t miss out – come see what’s happening!#OpenEvents pic.twitter.com/qJfYv0ARRk

17/07/25

HAP students had a fantastic time. Thank you! https://t.co/0XIItljNTL

16/07/25

🏅 A huge congratulations to our incredible first-place medallists at Sports Day! Your hard work, determination, and team spirit truly shone through. pic.twitter.com/UODyfcKU9P

10/07/25

A huge thank you for the generous donation of toiletries 💙 Your kindness will make a real difference to our families and is deeply appreciated by all of us at Harris Academy Peckham. pic.twitter.com/Lew815vjVE

10/07/25

Absolutely fantastic evening performing as part of the first ever Harris Federation Festival of Music last night. Our students loved every single minute of performing and what a great way to showcase them! pic.twitter.com/uKclVM81n1

10/07/25

what do you think of our Year 10 saxophonist 🎷? He has only been playing for 6 years! pic.twitter.com/5rtl4Qo87k

10/07/25

This is 🤩 Orchestras, Rappers, DJs, Steel Pans, Musical Theatre, Choirs, Jazz Ensembles, the list goes on! pic.twitter.com/wTwArFB4Qa

10/07/25

🏳️‍🌈 Huge congratulations to our amazing team for being runners-up in the Just Like Us Charity Pride Group Awards! 🏆 Your passion, dedication, and advocacy continue to inspire. Here's to building an even more inclusive future together! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/kilEHj7aK1

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Posted on October 15th 2015

UCAS Event, Excel Centre

The UCAS event aimed solely at Performing Arts students allowed sixth formers to gain an insight into the range of creative courses available in the London area and further afield as well as meet and talk to current students and tutors.

The day held at the Excel centre in East London was a wealth of information that highlighted a range of creative pathways and showcased a range of student work for participants to engage and interact with.

Throughout the event there where live bands, interactive dance workshops as well as a silent disco to allow the students to see the quality of work produced and look at the ways courses are run and collaborate with each other. Our students got to speak to a variety of tutors and ask a range of questions specific to their needs and interests. From Film courses with acting, to work placements aboard, many universities offered some exciting and dynamic courses that sparked their passion for the arts and opened up their eyes to the hard decisions they will have to make in the near future.

“The day was interesting and knowledgeable. It helped me see that I could combine my love of the arts with psychology or even teaching.” Sachelle Year 13

As part of their current BTEC level 3 course the students have to learn about practical business elements of the industry and this includes how to apply to university and gain a foothold in the professional world of the arts. This includes students writing personal statements and compiling professional CVs to apply for jobs. This day helped them see how what they are doing in lessons applies in a real world context and what pathways into the industry are out there.

The day blended performances and discussions with first hand advice in living in halls of residence as well as videos of past productions and advice on careers in the arts sector. With a range of universities represented the students enjoyed the day and are now inspired to write the best personal statement they can to make sure they get their place at the University they want.
 
Miss Catchpole
Senior Head of Department - Performing Arts

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